India Women will face Australia Women in the 1st ODI of the Australia Women tour of India 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Both sides will be eager to kick off the series on a winning note in what promises to be an exciting battle between two top women’s cricket teams.
Probable Playing XIs
India Women (IND-W): –
Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana, and Sree Charani
Australia Women (AUS-W): –
Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Nicole Faltum, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, and Sophie Molineux
Head-to-Head Stats
In their last five ODI encounters, Australia Women have won 7 matches, while India Women have managed 0 victories, highlighting the competitive nature of this rivalry.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Mullanpur generally offers good bounce and carry for pacers early on, while batters can expect value for their shots once they settle. Spinners may come into play as the match progresses, making it a balanced surface that rewards both bat and ball. A score around 240–260 is usually competitive in ODIs here.
Weather Forecast
The weather in New Chandigarh is expected to be warm and sunny, with temperatures around 30–32°C. Humidity levels will hover near 55–60%, and there is no forecast of rain, ensuring a full match.
Prediction
Australia Women come into the contest with strong batting depth and experienced bowlers, making them slight favorites. However, India Women, backed by home advantage and in-form players, have every chance to make an impact. Expect a close contest, with Australia Women having a slight edge in the 1st ODI of the series.
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